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This ticket lets you explore Beijing's iconic Forbidden City the way you prefer. Choose between a 1-hour small-group guided tour that follows the central axis with an expert guide through the main halls such as the Meridian Gate, the Hall of Supreme Harmony and the Palace of Heavenly Purity, or a self-guided option where you explore freely at your own pace with an official ticket. On the guided tour, you'll hear stories about the Ming and Qing emperors, building techniques and royal ceremonies. See up close the imperial architecture of tall red walls, golden glazed-tile roofs and intricate stone carvings.

Also known as the Palace Museum, the Forbidden City is the imperial palace of the Ming and Qing dynasties, covering more than 720,000 m² with over 9,000 rooms. Its strict symmetrical layout along the central axis, tall red walls, golden glazed-tile roofs and intricate stone carvings showcase traditional Chinese architecture and royal culture.
You can choose between a 1-hour small-group guided tour with an expert guide (Package 1) and a self-guided ticket-only option (Package 2). Both options include admission to the Forbidden City.

Meet your guide at the Meridian Gate and spend 1 hour visiting iconic halls along the central axis, including the Hall of Supreme Harmony and the Palace of Heavenly Purity. Your guide shares legends of the palace, architectural techniques, royal ceremonies and little-known stories of the Ming and Qing emperors. The guided tour is conducted in English.

With an official Palace Museum ticket booked in advance, you can skip the hassle of buying tickets and complicated reservation rules and enter directly with a valid passport. Plan your own route without group restrictions and explore the halls and cultural relics freely.
※ Tickets are issued under the passport number registered at booking and are valid only on the day of your visit.
Meeting point :
Meridian Gate (Wumen, 午门)
4 Jingshan Front St, Dongcheng, Beijing, China 100006
Meeting point directions:
Facing the Meridian Gate, meet at the east entrance of the square on your right. You can also come via Tiananmen Square, but a separate reservation is required. The easiest route is to arrive at the Donghua Gate and walk along the moat for about 15 minutes. Please arrive on time.
4 Jingshan Front St, Dongcheng, Beijing, China 100006